Bundaberg Regional Council seeks a principal contractor for Stage 2 upgrade of McIlwraith Road between CH **** include pavement rehabilitation, widening, safety improvements, earthworks, drainage, sealing, and signage. Offers due 17 November 2026 via Vendor Panel. No mandatory briefing. Site inspection allowed without permission. Evaluation based on price (50%) and non-financial criteria (50%). Security required at 5% of contract value. Liquidated damages $1,**** per day. Defects liability period 12 months.
Practical completion is scheduled for 2 July 2026. Tenderers should submit their proposed delivery program and methodology for assessment. practical completion 2 july 2026
Payment claims are monthly, from each reference date. The principal shall pay within 15 business days after receipt of a claim. within 15 business days after receipt by the superintendent of a claim for payment
The defects liability period is 12 months. the defects liability period: 12 months
Evaluation criteria include financial score (50%) based on offer price and non-financial criteria (50%) assessing understanding, methodology, program, and risk mitigation. financial score 50 determined from a financial analysis model
Tenderers must demonstrate experience in delivering projects of similar scope and value, with minimum 1 project in the last 5 years. experience in successfully delivering projects of similar scope and value minimum 1 project
Liquidated damages are $1,**** per day for late completion. liquidated damages per day: 1**** per day
There is no mandatory briefing meeting. Tenderers may inspect the site without express permission, but no invasive works are permitted. there will be no mandatory briefing meeting for this invitation to offer
Disputes regarding superintendent's directions must be raised within 28 days after service of the direction. a notice of dispute in accordance with clause 47. 1 is given by one party to the other party within 28 days
Non-conforming submissions, including failure to submit returnable schedules or late offers, will be considered nonconforming. tenderers who fail to submit any of the returnable schedules or associated appendices with their offer, shall be considered to have made a nonconforming submission